When people are asked to define comfort foods, the answer is variable. There are as many variations to the answer as there are individuals who are asked the question. What makes something a comfort food while others are not? Is it related to diet or type of recipe? Is it related to region or country?

At a restaurant, a waitress was asked the question of what she thought of when she was asked about comfort foods. She did not hesitate to answer, "Oh, meat loaf and potatoes, green beans. Stuff like that." When asked to describe how she came to her answer, she said, "These are the things that I had growing up at family meals." It appears she related to meals that she had at home with family.

Comfort foods remind people of home and family. It is food that gives them comfort, a sense of family and home. People think of family gatherings, holidays, and special occasions. It does not necessarily have to do with a secret family recipe (although the secret might be that eating gives members of the family a warm feeling of home). It is not surprising that everyone has an image of a family meal.

Yahoo! News Search Results for comfort foods
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Green adds another level of comfort (Centennial Citizen)
When Mike Miller?s employees and other tenants in the building began complaining about the shoddy lighting conditions in their offices and hallways, he did what many business owners are starting to do: He went green.
Tierra Sana turns to Forest Hills residents for advice (YourNabe.com)
For Forest Hills resident Victor Fiallo, Tierra Sana was meant to become a community cornerstone where residents could congregate, listen to musicians and poets and eat healthy foods that helped people migrate away from preservatives.
Boost your mood foods and a nutrition stimulus plan for families (WDBJ 7 Roa...
As Americans tighten their belt during the economic downturn, they can also reduce their waistline choosing healthy, nutritious food for their family.
APS training program helped caterer develop (The Arizona Republic)
Diane Golay-Eicher always enjoyed owning her own business, but a 2001 training program with Arizona Public Service Co. helped her focus and develop what she calls ''the Valley's premier corporate caterer.''
GO: Have your fill! (The New Straits Times)
An island where lethargy and complacency will never find a home, KITTY KAYE revels in its buzz and above all, its fresh, quality-filled flavours.
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Helpful hints for a safe time on one of the most dangerous days of the year.
TV talk shows for July 8 (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
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Whoopie pies rule in Bath (The Times Record)
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Eat Right, Stay Bright This Winter (Medical News Today)
'Beware the winter' warn dietitians as research shows more Australians turn to comfort foods at this time of year. According to Australia's peak nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), more Australians eat pastries, cakes and chocolates, and less eat fruit, during the colder months1.
The Listings (The Villager)
Cupcake Kids July Cooking Camp Each day will focus on a different cuisine-Italian, Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean, and American. The child will learn about the region, the foods and cooking techniques.